John Grant School, - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
The school is at capacity (107% full)
57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Foundation special school
Ages: 4–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 195
Capacity: 100%
FSM: 57%

Governance

Local authority: Norfolk
Head: Mrs Belinda Brookes (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableOctober 2024

School inspection

9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

School inspection

May 2023 | School Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

October 2017 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

July 2014 | Full Inspection

Monitoring visit

February 2013 | Monitoring Visit

Full inspection: Requires Improvement

October 2012 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

February 2010 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Satisfactory

June 2007 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

May 2003 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

St George's Drive, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW

Rural setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Caister High School

Secondary · 813m away

Caister Academy

Secondary · 813m away

Caister Infant With Nursery School

Primary · 1.0km away

Caister Junior School

Primary · 1.0km away

Ormesby Village Junior School

Primary · 2.9km away

Ormesby Village Infant School

Primary · 3.1km away

Questions parents ask

What is John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea's Ofsted rating?

John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea?

John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea take?

John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.

Where is John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea?

John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea is in Great Yarmouth, NR30 5QW, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea have a sixth form?

Yes, John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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